Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the recent escalation in China-US trade tensions may shift market risk preferences, leading to increased attention on defensive sectors within the building materials industry that have strong domestic demand and high dividends. Segments such as cement, glass, and consumer building materials, which have lagged in performance this year, are expected to benefit if market sentiment shifts towards "high cutting low" [3][4] - Cement demand is gradually recovering but remains limited, with production in August 2025 at 148 million tons, down 6.2% year-on-year. The implementation of policies to limit overproduction is expected to enhance capacity utilization in the medium term [3][8] - The glass industry is experiencing a downward trend in demand due to real estate impacts, but recent policy catalysts have led to price increases and inventory replenishment in the midstream sector. The report anticipates that environmental regulations will not lead to a drastic reduction in capacity but will increase costs and accelerate maintenance [4][13] - The fiberglass sector is benefiting from demand driven by the AI industry, with expectations for significant growth in low-dielectric products. The report is optimistic about the continued upward trend in both volume and price [4] - The consumer building materials sector has reached a profitability bottom, with no further downward price pressure expected. The report notes a strong demand for price increases and profitability improvements, particularly among leading companies [4] Summary by Sections Cement - The cement market is entering its peak season, with overall demand showing slow recovery. The construction sector is affected by weather and demand release timing, leading to a weak recovery in housing construction [8] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring companies like Conch Cement and Huaxin Cement [3] Glass - The glass industry is facing a continuous decline in demand influenced by real estate, but recent policy changes have led to price increases and midstream inventory replenishment [4][13] - Companies to watch include Qibin Group [4] Fiberglass - The fiberglass sector is experiencing a boom driven by AI-related demand, with expectations for explosive growth in low-dielectric products [4] Consumer Building Materials - The sector's profitability has bottomed out, with strong calls for price increases and profitability improvements. Companies like Dongfang Yuhong and Sankeshu are highlighted for potential recovery [4]

中国银河（601881）证券表示，后续来看，"金九银十"需求有望继续增长，但在终端市场疲软情况下， 预计增幅有限；因考虑到冬季将迎来较长时间错峰停窑，且叠加当下需求边际改善，预计水泥企业将继 续积极推涨水泥价格，此外，煤价存上涨预期，将进一步对水泥价格形成支撑。此外，该行认为，"反 内卷"加速推进行业供给优化，供需矛盾有望缓和，水泥价格存推涨预期，区域龙头企业盈利有望修 复。 水泥股全线回落，截至发稿，金隅集团（601992）(02009)跌5.49%，报0.86港元；西部水泥(02233)跌 4.12%，报3.26港元；海螺水泥（600585）(00914)跌3.92%，报24港元；中国建材(03323)跌3.85%，报 5.5港元；华新水泥（600801）(06655)跌1.59%，报16.73港元。 申万宏源研报指出，三季度是水泥行业传统淡季，2025年水泥价格前高后低。根据数字水泥网，25Q3 水泥均价353.1元/吨，环比下降27.6元/吨，同比下降33.5元/吨，7-8月水泥产量分别同比下降5.5%、 7.0%。水泥行业三季度盈利预计整体承压。9月24日，六部委联合发布《建材行业稳增长工作方案(2 ...

Core Insights - The report highlights the current trends in the non-metallic building materials sector, including price changes, inventory levels, and production rates across various materials [1][4][5]. Group 1: Price Trends and Market Performance - The national average price for high-standard cement is 349 RMB/ton, down 53 RMB/ton year-on-year and down 2 RMB/ton month-on-month, with an average shipment rate of 44.5%, a decrease of 1.9 percentage points from the previous month [1][4]. - The average price of float glass is 1289.81 RMB/ton, which represents an increase of 65.07 RMB/ton or 5.31% month-on-month [1][4]. - The average price for 2.0mm coated panels remains stable at around 13 RMB/square meter [1][4]. Group 2: Inventory and Production Metrics - The inventory days for key monitored provinces in the glass production sector are approximately 24.8 days, a decrease of 1.38 days from the previous week [1][4]. - The concrete mixing station's capacity utilization rate is reported at 7.48%, down 0.19 percentage points month-on-month [4]. - The average price for domestic 2400tex alkali-free winding direct yarn is 3524.75 RMB/ton, remaining stable, while the mainstream price for electronic cloth is between 4.3-4.5 RMB/m, reflecting a 6% increase [4]. Group 3: Company Developments and Recommendations - China National Materials Technology announced plans to raise no more than 4.48 billion RMB for projects related to low dielectric fiber cloth production and to repay government funds [6]. - Huaxin Cement plans to grant 257,800 restricted stocks to 11 incentive targets and intends to repurchase shares worth between 32.25 million and 64.5 million RMB, with a maximum repurchase price of 25 RMB/share [6]. - The report continues to recommend investment in African building materials, fiberglass, and electrolytic aluminum sectors, highlighting companies like Keda Manufacturing and Huaxin Cement as key players in international competition [2].

Summary of Huaxin Cement Conference Call Industry and Company Overview - **Company**: Huaxin Cement - **Industry**: Cement and Aggregate Industry - **Key Focus**: Expansion into aggregate business and overseas markets, particularly in Africa, transitioning from a cyclical market to a growth-oriented model [2][5] Core Insights and Arguments - **Shift in Profit Sources**: Huaxin Cement is expected to see overseas business profits exceed 50% by 2025, marking a significant shift from reliance on domestic cement sales [2][5] - **Aggregate Demand Resilience**: Aggregate demand is more resilient than cement, less affected by real estate market fluctuations, with regional pricing creating market premiums [2][6] - **African Market Potential**: The African market is identified as a major growth area, with a demand of approximately 250 million tons and a stable growth rate of 3-4% annually [7][8] - **Competitive Landscape in Africa**: Huaxin Cement is the fourth largest player in the African cement market, competing with Dangote, Lafarge, and Heidelberg, with prices in Africa being 2 to 4 times higher than in China [9][12] Financial Performance and Projections - **Profit Growth in Nigeria**: The Nigerian project is projected to generate a profit of 1.6 billion yuan in 2025, significantly up from previous years due to effective price increases [12] - **Overall Profit Expectations**: The company anticipates total profits reaching 4 billion yuan by 2026, with a corresponding market capitalization target of over 60 billion yuan [3][14] Additional Important Insights - **Cost Advantages**: Huaxin Cement benefits from low raw material costs (2-3 yuan/ton) compared to competitors (7-8 yuan/ton), enhancing investment efficiency [6][10] - **Technological and Operational Strengths**: The company has established a strong supply chain and technological capabilities in Africa, supported by its major shareholder, Lafarge [11][10] - **Market Dynamics**: Domestic cement production has seen a decline of nearly 30% over three years, but policies aimed at reducing overproduction are expected to stabilize and potentially increase prices [13][14] Conclusion Huaxin Cement is strategically positioned for growth through its expansion into aggregates and international markets, particularly in Africa, with strong financial projections and competitive advantages in cost and technology. The company's shift in profit sources and resilience in demand present significant investment opportunities.

Market Overview - After the National Day holiday, the Shanghai Composite Index experienced fluctuations, initially surpassing 3900 points before retreating, indicating a market adjustment phase [1] - The construction materials and public utilities sectors showed resilience, prompting discussions about a potential shift in market style [1] Institutional Investment Trends - Recent disclosures from listed companies' Q3 reports and share buyback announcements revealed significant repositioning by well-known fund managers [1] - On October 10, major indices in A-shares collectively retreated, while the construction materials sector strengthened, with Huanxin Cement (600801) seeing a notable increase in shareholding by institutional investors [1] - Huanxin Cement's stock price surged over 70% since July, correlating with increased institutional interest, as evidenced by the entry of the Fuguo Tianhui Select Growth Fund as its eighth-largest shareholder [1] Specific Company Movements - Flagship glass company Qibin Group (601636) saw increased holdings from fund managers Zheng Chengran and Yang Ruiwen, with a notable rise in share price of over 40% since July [2] - Other companies like Jinling Mining (000655) and Daoshi Technology (300409) also experienced significant stock price increases of 44.89% and 56.49%, respectively, attracting public fund investments [2] Technology Sector Adjustments - In the technology sector, companies like Xindian Software and Chip Origin faced reductions in holdings from institutional investors, indicating a cautious approach towards tech growth stocks [3] - Despite reductions, Chip Origin's stock price increased by over 15% since late August, suggesting resilience in the face of institutional selling [3] - The technology sector remains under scrutiny, with some analysts suggesting that the high valuations may lead to profit-taking, yet there is potential for continued investment opportunities in AI applications and advanced semiconductor processes [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the building materials industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has emphasized deepening reforms in the construction industry, focusing on industrialization, digitalization, and greening as development paths. This aims to transition the construction industry from a traditional extensive model to a refined and intelligent one, with key measures including the promotion of prefabricated buildings and the application of construction robots. The ultimate goal is to achieve high-quality development and enhance the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of "Chinese construction" [1] - The report highlights the long-term investment value of the building materials sector, particularly in green building materials and intelligent construction, which are expected to open new growth spaces due to the profound changes driven by the "three transformations" [1] - Recommended stocks in the consumer building materials sector include: Sankeshu (channel penetration, retail expansion), Dongfang Yuhong (waterproof leader, optimized operational structure), Weixing New Materials (high-quality operations, high retail business proportion), and Jianlang Hardware. Beneficiary stocks include: Beixin Building Materials (gypsum board leader, diversified expansion in coatings and waterproof sectors) [1] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The building materials index increased by 2.66% from October 6 to October 10, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 3.18 percentage points. Over the past three months, the CSI 300 index rose by 14.91%, while the building materials index increased by 14.73%, indicating a slight underperformance of 0.18 percentage points. In the past year, the CSI 300 index rose by 16.55%, and the building materials index increased by 21.26%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 4.71 percentage points [2][11] Cement Sector - As of October 10, 2025, the average price of P.O42.5 bulk cement nationwide was 287.21 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.26% month-on-month. The price trends varied by region, with increases in Northeast (+0.60%) and Central China (+1.32%), while declines were noted in North China (-1.09%) and East China (-1.57%) [22][25] - The clinker inventory ratio was stable at 67.40% [23] - The report tracks the valuation of listed companies in the cement sector, indicating a need for monitoring [72] Glass Sector - The average spot price of float glass as of October 10, 2025, was 1301.65 yuan/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.72%. However, the futures price decreased by 2.86% [76][77] - National float glass inventory increased by 696 million weight boxes, a rise of 13.71% [78][79] Fiberglass Sector - The market price for non-alkali 2400tex direct yarn ranged from 3400 to 4000 yuan/ton, with variations depending on the manufacturer [4] Consumer Building Materials - As of October 10, 2025, the price of crude oil was 65.05 USD/barrel, down 3.59% week-on-week. The price of asphalt remained stable at 4570 yuan/ton, while acrylic acid and titanium dioxide prices showed slight declines [4]

Group 1 - The cyclical sectors have shown strong performance recently, attracting widespread attention from investors [2][6] - In Q3, notable fund manager Zhu Shaoxing's fund increased its holdings in cement leader Huaxin Cement, while glass leader Qibin Group also saw increased holdings from well-known fund managers Yang Ruiwen and Zheng Chengran [2][3] - The rebound in the commodity market is primarily driven by expectations surrounding the "anti-involution" policy, particularly after clear capacity control policies were established in the building materials industry, restoring market confidence [2][6] Group 2 - As of September 30, Zhu Shaoxing's fund, Fu Guo Tian Hui LOF, entered the top ten shareholders of Huaxin Cement with a holding of 9.78 million shares, up from only 500,000 shares at the end of June [3] - Other fund managers have also shown significant positions in Huaxin Cement, with multiple funds holding over one million shares as of June 30 [3][4] - Qibin Group has also seen increased holdings, with Zheng Chengran's fund entering the top ten shareholders with 31.82 million shares as of September 25, having no holdings at the end of June [4] Group 3 - The current commodity market is in a phase of "strong expectations, weak realities," with ongoing discussions about potential policy implementations that could impact various sectors [6] - The real estate market shows signs of stabilization, which may gradually improve the fundamentals of the industry, particularly in traditional building materials like cement and coatings [6] - The technology sector has experienced a pullback, while cyclical sectors such as building materials and public utilities have remained active, leading to discussions about a potential style shift in the market [6]

Group 1: Investment Activity - Notable fund manager Zhu Shaoxing's "Dumeng Fund" Fu Guo Tian Hui LOF increased its stake in cement leader Huaxin Cement, holding 9.781 million shares as of September 30, up from 500,000 shares at the end of June [2][3] - Glass leader Qibin Group also saw increased holdings from well-known fund managers, with Zheng Chengran's fund entering the top ten shareholders with 31.82 million shares [4] Group 2: Market Trends - The recent rebound in the commodity market is primarily driven by expectations surrounding the "anti-involution" policy, particularly in the building materials sector where capacity control policies have been clarified [5][6] - The current commodity market is characterized by a "strong expectation, weak reality" dynamic, indicating potential for future policy developments to impact market sentiment [5][6] Group 3: Sector Performance - The construction materials sector, including cement and glass, has shown significant performance, with Huaxin Cement's stock price increasing over 70% since July and Qibin Group's stock rising over 42% [2][4] - The real estate sector is showing signs of stabilization, which may positively influence the performance of traditional building materials like cement and coatings [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Huanxin Cement plans to change its name to "Huanxin Building Materials" and has initiated a share buyback program, leading to a significant increase in its stock price and market capitalization [1] Group 1: Company Name Change and Share Buyback - Huanxin Cement announced a name change to Huanxin Building Materials Group Co., Ltd. to better reflect its diversified business operations [1] - The company plans to use its own funds to repurchase A-shares, with a total buyback amount between RMB 32.25 million and RMB 64.5 million, at a maximum price of RMB 25 per share [1] - On October 9, the company repurchased 1,557,200 shares, accounting for 0.07% of its total share capital, at prices ranging from RMB 17.7 to RMB 18.4 per share, totaling approximately RMB 28.09 million [1] Group 2: Business Development and Revenue Composition - Huanxin Cement has evolved from a local cement factory to a global building materials group, covering 17 provinces in China and 20 countries overseas, with over 300 subsidiaries [2] - As of the end of 2024, cement business revenue is expected to account for 55% of total revenue, while non-cement businesses are steadily contributing to profits [2] - The company has terminated its plan for a spin-off listing of its overseas subsidiaries due to time constraints and potential regulatory issues [3] Group 3: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Huanxin Cement reported revenue of RMB 16.047 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 1.17%, while net profit increased by 51.05% to RMB 1.103 billion [4]

Investment Themes - Recommended stocks include Huaxin Cement, China State Construction, and Ningde Times in the cyclical sector[2] - In the consumer sector, recommended stocks include Hengrui Medicine and Shanxi Fenjiu[2] - In the power equipment and new energy vehicle sector, recommended stocks include Ningde Times and Goldwind Technology[2] - In the TMT sector, recommended stocks include Longi Green Energy and Luxshare Precision[2] Market Performance - As of September 30, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 12.73%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 29.25%, and the ChiNext Index by 50.40%[4] - The average gain of the recommended stock portfolio was 33.11%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 Index's gain of 17.90%[4] - Key outperformers included Huaxin Cement and Ningde Times, with quarterly gains exceeding 50%[4] Economic Outlook - The macroeconomic environment remains stable, with a focus on "appropriate easing" in monetary policy to support growth[4] - The manufacturing PMI showed signs of recovery but remained in contraction territory as of September[4] - The report anticipates continued inflow of foreign capital due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, enhancing the attractiveness of equity assets[4] Company Highlights - Huaxin Cement's projected EPS for 2025 is 1.30, with a PE ratio of 14.27[6] - China State Construction's projected EPS for 2025 is 1.16, with a PE ratio of 4.68[12] - China Rare Earth's projected EPS for 2025 is 0.34, with a PE ratio of 150.92[25] - Hengrui Medicine's projected EPS for 2025 is 1.26, with a PE ratio of 56.90[33]